ODISHA’S GI TAGGED PRODUCTS
Understanding Geographical Indication (GI) Tags:
- GI tags are granted to products with a specific geographical origin, ensuring their unique qualities.
- Awarded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in India, they authenticate the product’s quality and protect local producers.
Source: Jagranjosh
Seven GI-Tagged Products from Odisha:
- Kapdaganda Shawl: Crafted by Dongria Kondh tribe, adorned with red, yellow, and green threads, symbolizing commitment.
- Koraput Kala Jeera Rice: Renowned for aroma, taste, and distinctive black colour resembling cumin seeds, cultivated traditionally for over 1,000 years.
- Lanjia Saura Painting: Indigenous art form by Lanjia Saura community, featuring white figures on a crimson-maroon background, expressing gratitude and prayers.
- Similipal Kai Chutney: A nutritious delicacy made by grinding red weaver ants, sourced from Similipal, Asia’s second-largest biosphere.
- Odisha Khajuri Guda: Jaggery from Gajapati district, extracted from date palm sap, offering a distinct taste compared to sugarcane jaggery.
- Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal: Resistant to insects, known for short cooking time, cultivated in Nayagarh district for nearly 100 years.
- Dhenkanal Magji Laddu: A sweetmeat made from buffalo milk chhena, originating from Mandar-Sadangi area and widely found in Dhenkanal district today.